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My ex and I are separated. We agreed that I would leave the house and my ex is staying there. There is no separation agreement as of yet. My ex is now being harassing and screaming a bunch of legal no… read more

I am the Register of Deeds in Wayne County, NC. We have a couple here who were divorced this month. The divorce papers state they can not marry a different person within 60 days. They say this is for … read more

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Hi- thank you I am disabled and was married for 23 years. Spouse lives in NC. I had to leave because he didn't want to care for me and move to Illinois to live with my daughter. How can I learn more a… read more

In North Carolina, I have dated my lady-friend, exclusively, for 21 years with no co-habitation but with over-night stays at her house Fri, Sat, & Sun and very rarely at my house for more than one(1) … read more

I am an American Citizen and registered resident of North Carolina but working abroad in Philippines. I am a gay man and have a gay man partner in Philippines who is both Philippines and Canada citize… read more

Recently separated in the state of North Carolina. Have domestic partnership for health benefits. We have a house that is in my name. I pay for 95% of all expenses including what is in her name. Need … read more

I had my marriage annulled in the state of Ohio 2 years ago. My lawyer said the marriage is as if it never happened as it was "voided in Ohio". I was legally married in the state of Illinois. I am abo… read more

My wife and I reside in Virginia. She told me she wanted a divorce and moved into her lovers house that night. Several weeks later they travelled to North Carolina together and committed adultery in t… read more

My wife and I were married in North Carolina. I live in California and she lives in Iowa. We were wondering how to get our marriage annulled. Since we've been married we haven't lived together since s… read more

Can a husband and wife create a legally binding contract to give one another assets? This is essentially a replacement of a separation agreement, but still trying to stabilize the marriage and possibl… read more

I married in 2006 in California. His divorce was not finalized from his previous wife in California. We now live in North Carolina. The property was settled by mutual agreement in January of this year… read more

My inquiry is about a divorce or possible annulment. I was married this past February. My husband is possibly married to another woman from a marriage in 2003. If he is already married are we legally … read more

Husband of 33 years walked out, no warning. Has offered me the home, to pay for my car, a split of all monetary assests except his 401K, and to let me retain all inherited assests. However, he makes 8… read more

Spouse has felonies already. He was arrested today for stealing a firearm at a gun show and is now in jail. If I file for divorce and he goes to prision, does he forfeit his 50/50 of marital property … read more

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